Gallup: Share of Democrats reaches record low

[Freewill]

could it mean that the country has finally caught on to the democrat party?

Gallup: Share of Democrats reaches record low

Prior to 2015, the lowest share of Americans identifying as members of the Democratic Party came in 2014, with 30 percent. Going back to 1988, 29 percent is the lowest overall share of self-identified Democrats since the polling institution began interviewing subjects via telephone instead of in person. According to its data from 1951 to 1987, however, there was never a year in which less than 37 percent identified themselves as Democrats, making the 29 percent the lowest in Gallup’s 65 years of asking the question.

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[Bruce_T_Laney]

could it mean that the country has finally caught on to the democrat party?

Gallup: Share of Democrats reaches record low

Prior to 2015, the lowest share of Americans identifying as members of the Democratic Party came in 2014, with 30 percent. Going back to 1988, 29 percent is the lowest overall share of self-identified Democrats since the polling institution began interviewing subjects via telephone instead of in person. According to its data from 1951 to 1987, however, there was never a year in which less than 37 percent identified themselves as Democrats, making the 29 percent the lowest in Gallup’s 65 years of asking the question.

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It is understandable with the way the country is today. Between the anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim community and the two terms of President Obama has left most likely a sour taste in the American public mouth but someone does not identify as a Democrat does not mean they would not vote for them in my opinion.

I do not identify as a Republican but will vote for a Republican candidate and moderate to conservative candidate in other political parties from the Libertarian to even the Democratic Party ( if they ever have another moderate ) but again I do not consider myself Republican but a swing voter which I am assuming a good majority of Americans are.

What is really going away is the straight ticket voter and the days when a political party could count on those types. Today you have people that will vote for the candidate that best suits their interest and right now Gary Johnson is my candidate, but had he not jumped in I was going to vote third party anyway because I have no confidence in either political party to fix the mess we have...

 

[Vigilante]

I see ALL the REALLY SMART ones are staying Socialist/DemoRAT!

 

[Siete]

close to 30% of Republicans aren't about to switch sides. They just won't go to the polls and pull the lever for Donald because he's bad for the republican brand, and they DON'T WANT HIM.

25-30% of his base ignore him, and he loses.

one thing his money can't buy ..

 

[mascale]

Again worth noting: Independents who lean to one party or the other, split evenly at 16% each. So on the Democratic side, there is Social Democrat Sanders catching up with Democrat Clinton. On the Republican side, there is Senate Republican Mongrel Cruz, sparring with Trump: Neither of whom want to be seen around any other Republicans.

It is being softly noted that get out the vote volunteers may be hard to come by, this year, on the Republican side. Republican senators have no fondness for Cruz, nor likely the "Abolish IRS", postcard approach to federal taxes. Trump has managed to Lump the GOP leadership, in amongst the Moslems, likely the Hispanics, and even more recently: Any white people from Great Britain(?). It is not clear that candidate Republicans want to lend their own precarious standings with Trumps, or help create a Turn-out for Ted.

Campaign GOP will more likely settle dpwn to, "How Best To Tune Out--the Top of the Ticket!

"Crow, James Crow: Shaken, Not Stirred!"
(Many come to Scathing Desert Sands of Great Desert--now to avoid at least. . . older Sands of Las Vegas, Nevada!)

 

[BlindBoo]

Democratic, Republican Identification Near Historical Lows
by Jeffrey M. Jones

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• 42% identify as independents, 29% as Democrats, 26% as Republicans

Democratic, Republican Identification Near Historical Lows

And yet they still are ahead of Repubicans!

 

[jknowgood]

close to 30% of Republicans aren't about to switch sides. They just won't go to the polls and pull the lever for Donald because he's bad for the republican brand, and they DON'T WANT HIM.

25-30% of his base ignore him, and he loses.

one thing his money can't buy ..

I have to disagree, if Hillary gets the nomination republicans won't sit at home like they did in 2012. Can't have another proven liar back in the white house.

 

[Rexx Taylor]

so 29 percent of americans actually admit they have an IQ under 42?

 

[SuperDemocrat]

I assure you that the democratic party will survive even if there are no more democrats in this country. They, like the GOP, are funded by the super rich donors who think they can get influence with their donations. Even if every single American decided not to be either one of these people the two parties will survive because they will still get a ton of money from their super rich donors. Its like both political parties were created by super rich donors over which we choose between them.

I don't have a problem with people being super rich but it is just a fact about our two major political parties. If you don't have the backing of super rich corporations who happen to be responsible for most of your revenue then your party will not go anywhere simply because it will be underfunded.

 

[Remodeling Maidiac]

Would any of you want that albatross of an identity around your neck?

 

[Rexx Taylor]

Would any of you want that albatross of an identity around your neck?

i heard that the sales of "Rat Suits" have declined 10 per-cent.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

Again worth noting: Independents who lean to one party or the other, split evenly at 16% each. So on the Democratic side, there is Social Democrat Sanders catching up with Democrat Clinton. On the Republican side, there is Senate Republican Mongrel Cruz, sparring with Trump: Neither of whom want to be seen around any other Republicans.

It is being softly noted that get out the vote volunteers may be hard to come by, this year, on the Republican side. Republican senators have no fondness for Cruz, nor likely the "Abolish IRS", postcard approach to federal taxes. Trump has managed to Lump the GOP leadership, in amongst the Moslems, likely the Hispanics, and even more recently: Any white people from Great Britain(?). It is not clear that candidate Republicans want to lend their own precarious standings with Trumps, or help create a Turn-out for Ted.

Campaign GOP will more likely settle dpwn to, "How Best To Tune Out--the Top of the Ticket!

"Crow, James Crow: Shaken, Not Stirred!"
(Many come to Scathing Desert Sands of Great Desert--now to avoid at least. . . older Sands of Las Vegas, Nevada!)

There are many hidden things in play right now and nobody can tell what the outcome will be.

For starters, Comme Care left millions of us without insurance due to employers dropping it and otherwise unaffordable for many. Immigration is an annoyance for many people as we see our jobs not paying as well and our border just about has a Welcome mat on it. Approaching 20 trillion dollars in debt by the time Obama vacates the White House is no help for Hillary either, especially when she and Sanders debate who can spend the most if elected President. With the hundreds of millions of gun owners we have in this country, I'm sure few will vote Democrat, especially after this executive order against gun owners.

On the right we have Trump who is offensive to some people. On the left, we have the leading candidate being investigated by the FBI and rumors floating around there will be an indictment. Second in charge is an admitted socialist who constantly cries about the wealthy not paying nearly enough.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

close to 30% of Republicans aren't about to switch sides. They just won't go to the polls and pull the lever for Donald because he's bad for the republican brand, and they DON'T WANT HIM.

25-30% of his base ignore him, and he loses.

one thing his money can't buy ..

That might have some teeth if people went to the polls to vote for somebody. But we don't do that, we go to the polls to keep the other person out of office.

So it's not who the Republican candidate is that will inspire Republican voters, it's who the Democrat candidate is. Clinton and Sanders is enough to get conservatives out to vote even if it means holding their noses while doing it.

 

[Arianrhod]

could it mean that the country has finally caught on to the democrat party?

Gallup: Share of Democrats reaches record low

Prior to 2015, the lowest share of Americans identifying as members of the Democratic Party came in 2014, with 30 percent. Going back to 1988, 29 percent is the lowest overall share of self-identified Democrats since the polling institution began interviewing subjects via telephone instead of in person. According to its data from 1951 to 1987, however, there was never a year in which less than 37 percent identified themselves as Democrats, making the 29 percent the lowest in Gallup’s 65 years of asking the question.

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Second thread about this.

It's telling that y'all don't bother reading each other's threads.

However, you both neglected to mention that both major parties are losing members.

Groupthink.

 

[NYcarbineer]

Factor in the supporters of Independent Bernie Sanders and those numbers don't exactly add up to some big plus for Republicans and the nuts on the right.

 

[Ray From Cleveland]

Factor in the supporters of Independent Bernie Sanders and those numbers don't exactly add up to some big plus for Republicans and the nuts on the right.

Listening to the news today, they stated that Nanny Bloomberg is thinking of running as an Independent. Won't that make Democrats happy?

 

[Davros]

Democratic, Republican Identification Near Historical Lows
by Jeffrey M. Jones

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• 42% identify as independents, 29% as Democrats, 26% as Republicans

Democratic, Republican Identification Near Historical Lows

And yet they still are ahead of Repubicans!

Now why would the OP leave that part out?

 

[NYcarbineer]

The truth the OP tried to hide: